Wimbledon Adopts Video Review System in 2025.
Wimbledon will follow the US and Aussie Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge particular decisions from the chair umpire, following the system currently in operation at both the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be operational on Centre Court and Court One throughout the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are staging singles matches.
This move comes just a year after the All England Club introduced ELC, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
Scope of Challenges
Players will not be permitted to challenge the accuracy of the electronic line calling, but they can request the umpire to re-examine specific decisions, including:
- If a ball has double-bounced.
- If a ball touched an rival's racket or body on the way past.
- Possible interference end of a point.
Notably, there is no cap on the number of reviews a player can initiate.
A Recent Example
An illustrative incident occurred in Indian Wells recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough call for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations effectively."
The umpire viewed a replay and determined Draper was guilty of hindrance, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology aren't exclusive to Grand Slams. It has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is becoming more common on the women’s WTA Tour, and by the coming year the ATP circuit will have video reviews implemented at every one of its events.
Further Updates
A further change at The Championships this year involves the introduction of graphical cues on displays to support the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This addresses situations where fans have sometimes been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifiers in the qualifying venue.
